Why are proctologists mostly male? And, what's the allure of becoming one?

[GammaGlobulin]

Dear Folks,

 

At one time or another, most of us, by the time we die, will have visited a proctologist.

 

And the question is: WHY do you think a young-and-budding doc might choose the Proctology Residency versus some other specialty, say…something like …almost anything else?

 

For one thing, proctology potentially causes patients pain.

Therefore, proctology might be almost the same as dentistry, in this respect.

 

Also, by its very nature, a doc must look at bums all day, which cannot be that uplifting.

 

The only less-uplifting specialty one might imagine, probably, is Psychiatry.

 

In addition, why is it that proctologists are mostly male?

Does a proctologist require physical strength, similar to an orthopedic surgeon, for example?

 

 

Have you ever visited the office of a Proctologist?

And, did you find that the medical procedures he/she performed on you require masculine strength?

 

Of course, there must be an allure, or the typical proctologist would never have become proctologist.

 

On the other hand, have you ever thought of a world without proctologists?

Such a world would not be a very nice world, would it….?

 

Finally, one might think that, if one were compelled to visit a proctologist for health reasons, then would it not be best to have one of the opposite sex?  Would this not be your preference?

 

I have never visited a proctologist in Thailand, or in Asia.

 

Yet, I suspect that the Asian proctological experience might be better….due to a bit less embarrassment.

 

Personally, I will never, again, visit one if male.  However, if female, then I would only do so as the very last resort.  Or, it might be better for me to die first.

 

This is a Topic that most people think about, yet do not talk about enough.

 

Best regards,

Gamma

 

Note:  May colorectal health be with you.  And, never fear the proctoscope. The proctoscope is your friend, when required for health reasons.

 

Note2: Last time I visited a proctologist was when I was in my teens. I will never repeat this experience in this life.  Some may not find it so traumatising. But I did, perhaps due to my youth, or the fact that my first proctologist was male. I really do not know.

 

OPTIMISTIC NOTE:  While still male-DOMINATED.....things are fortunately changing for the better....

 

 

 

If female proctologists are able to DOMINATE this field, in due course, then this will be a good thing.

Sock it to me Baby...!!!!

 

 

 

 

[CharlieH]

Never been to one, but seen and known plenty of arseh÷÷es  over the years.

 

Played gynocologist plenty of times too!

That would be my preferred route!

[short-Timer]

 

Dear GammaGargantuan,

 

Ah, proctology. The final frontier.

 

Of all the medical specialties, this one truly begs the question: why. Why would any young doctor wake up one day and say, “You know what? I want to dedicate my life to spelunking the depths of the human posterior.” There must be something irresistible about it, something deeply compelling. Something… magnetic, even.

 

And yet, I find myself wondering, Gamma, why does this topic weigh so heavily on your mind. The way you speak of it, with such passion, such intensity, one might almost suspect a personal investment in the field. A lingering fascination, perhaps. A yearning, even. No judgment, of course. We all have our interests. Some people collect stamps. Others, well…

 

But I digress.

 

You raise an interesting point about the lack of female proctologists. Strength, you say. Surely not. It does not take brute force to wield the mighty proctoscope, just a steady hand, a keen eye, and, presumably, an unshakable commitment to one’s craft. So what is it, then. Is it the stigma. The sheer, unrelenting intimacy of the profession. Or is it that men like yourself, deep down, prefer the idea of another man getting elbow deep in their uphill gardening affairs. Something reassuring about it, perhaps. A certain familiarity to you?

 

I do find it curious that your stance on proctologists appears to hinge entirely on gender. A male proctologist is out of the question. A female one. Well, perhaps, if it is life or death. Though, I must say, Gamma, you do seem to have a remarkable amount of energy on the subject for someone so supposedly averse to the experience. One might almost think you long for the touch of a skilled male professional, just, you know, the right one.

 

And what of the procedure itself. You speak of it with such reverence, such conflicted emotion. Trauma, you say. Or was it… something else. A formative experience, perhaps. A moment that lingers in the subconscious, surfacing in unexpected ways while you're surfing on Pornhub. I do wonder. And I wonder if, deep down, some part of you is waiting, hoping, yearning for a chance to rewrite that chapter of your life. With a softer touch. A more delicate approach. A strong male presence guiding you through the darkness, whispering words of encouragement as you steel yourself for the inevitable.

 

I can see it now.

 

And I think, Gamma, that if you ever do find yourself back in that chair, staring at the sterile white ceiling, gripping the edge of the table with equal parts dread and anticipation, you will be ready this time. You will know what to expect. And perhaps, just perhaps, you will embrace the moment for what it is. A necessary intrusion. A return to the past. A chance to let go.

 

Best regards,

A Most Concerned Observer

[Jingthing]

Maybe those with good ass-side manners are attracted to it?

Or perhaps a preference to work without eye contact?

[Gsxrnz]

I once heard a joke about a Proctologist, a Gynecologist, and a Veterinarian walking into a bar - but I forget the punch line. 

[save the frogs]

One guy asks another guy "are you a breast man or an ass man?"

 

Guy replies "I'm an ass, man"

 

[soalbundy]

We all have our hobbies.

[save the frogs]

3 minutes ago, short-Timer said:

Ah, proctology. The final frontier.

exactly

proctology is the real end of the line, NOT Cambodia.

[GammaGlobulin]

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

eye contact

 

Or, WITH eye contact, if one is interested in getting to the eye of it.

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

Just now, save the frogs said:

exactly

proctology is the real end of the line, NOT Cambodia.

 

Yes.

 

[Jingthing]

Ass docs don't get no respect!

 

[Jingthing]

Sons with passive aggressive relationships with their Jewish mothers.

 

My son the doctor!

-- What kind of doctor?

A specialist!

-- What kind of specialist?

 

[Walker88]

[The Old Bull]

A <deleted>ty job  but the money is good.

[Gsxrnz]

It's just another dirty job done by men to keep civilization ticking over, ask Mike Rowe.

[phetphet]

To quote Corporal Jones: "They don't like it up 'em Mr. Mainwaring sir!"

[bkk6060]

Got checked by a Proctologist.  He told me to bend over the table and started his backside exam.  Problem later, I realized both his hands were on my shoulders during the exam.  Still wondering what happened. 

[fondue zoo]

If you don't mind rummaging around back there...

Colorectal surgeons (formerly known as proctologists) can expect to make an average annual salary of $455,282 USD

[Lacessit]

True story.

 

There was a proctologist in Australia who did a couple of my colonoscopies.

 

His name was Dr. William Gay.

 

He changed his name to Gray.

[expat_4_life]

3 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

why is it that proctologists are mostly male?

I strongly suspect you never watched the Mike Rowe series Dirty Jobs, most "DIrty Jobs" are left to men ... 

[spidermike007]

Someone once told me that it was a specialty field that very few people wanted to go into, and therefore there was a substantial demand for these types of specialists. That might be at least a partial answer. 

 

Any kind of medical specialist has to deal with some pretty depressing stuff on a daily basis this is one area that certainly wouldn't appeal to me, but I suppose appeal is a relative thing. 

[Jingthing]

4 hours ago, Lacessit said:

True story.

 

There was a proctologist in Australia who did a couple of my colonoscopies.

 

His name was Dr. William Gay.

 

He changed his name to Gray.

I had a Dr. Payne as a kid.

He jumped out of his office window.

I don't think it was about me.

True story. 

[GammaGlobulin]

31 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I had a Dr. Payne as a kid.

He jumped out of his office window.

I don't think it was about me.

True story. 

 

I once read a story written by someone I know, about a goat in Poland that jumped out a window, and died.

 

This is also a true story.

 

Happened just before the Germans invaded.

 

Not joking, this time.

 

[GammaGlobulin]

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

I had a Dr. Payne as a kid.

He jumped out of his office window.

I don't think it was about me.

True story. 

 

If you PM me, then I will link the Goat essay.

For sure, this is a true story of a goat through a window, and why.

(I am not likely to post the link here....)

 

[PeterA]

I think most get into the field for a few reasons; Maybe a family member is also in the field, and - or the money is over the top, and you only have to deal with one <deleted> at a time. 

So much easier than a brain or heart surgeon, or gastrointestinal. 

Even a decent dentist can make near a cool $Mill.. USD in a average year. I know, I have some family that do medical stuff...

[Oliver Holzerfilled]

7 hours ago, Lacessit said:

True story.

 

There was a proctologist in Australia who did a couple of my colonoscopies.

 

His name was Dr. William Gay.

 

He changed his name to Gray.

Hold my beer.

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

12 minutes ago, Oliver Holzerfilled said:

Hold my beer.

 

 

 

What, do you think, is meant by:

 

 

Normally, the definition of a Greasy Spoon is....

 

 

All proctologists highly recommend increasing fiber consumption, while dining in a Greasy Spoon.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

[daveAustin]

7 hours ago, Lacessit said:

True story.

 

There was a proctologist in Australia who did a couple of my colonoscopies.

 

His name was Dr. William Gay.

 

He changed his name to Gray.

Could be worse. How about a Dr. Richard Shufflebottom?

[papa al]

The average proctologist gross salary in United States is $486,239.

 

[daveAustin]

9 hours ago, Gsxrnz said:

I once heard a joke about a Proctologist, a Gynecologist, and a Veterinarian walking into a bar - but I forget the punch line. 

… barman: anyone for pot black?

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